House Speaker Cancels Iran War Powers Vote to Shield Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the ongoing conflict with Iran. The resolution, which had bipartisan support and was likely to pass, was pulled to avoid embarrassing Trump. The Senate had already advanced a similar measure. Critics accuse Johnson of abdicating Congress’s constitutional war powers, noting the War Powers Act deadline has passed. The House recessed until June, effectively killing the vote.
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House Votes to End Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to pass a war powers resolution forcing President Donald Trump to stop military operations in Iran unless Congress authorizes them. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in the bipartisan rebuke, overcoming objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson. The resolution is the first legislation to end the Iran war approved in either chamber, though the GOP-led Senate previously advanced a similar measure. The New York Times called it a 'remarkable rebuke' to Trump, while The Wall Street Journal noted Republicans have wavered as the conflict drags on with rising gas prices and sagging poll numbers. Later Wednesday, the House also voted 218-204 to advance Ukraine funding and impose additional sanctions on Russia. The Iran war vote is largely symbolic and unlikely to become law, but it further stymies White House political priorities after Republicans scuttled several Trump goals.
TheWeek feedUS House Votes to End Iran War Authorization in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a war powers resolution forcing President Donald Trump to cease military operations in Iran unless authorized by Congress. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in the vote, marking a bipartisan rebuke to Trump from a GOP-led chamber that has largely deferred to his authority. The resolution is the first legislation to end the Iran war approved in either chamber, though the Senate previously advanced a similar measure. The vote is largely symbolic and unlikely to become law, but it signals growing Republican unease as the conflict drags on, gas prices rise, and Trump's poll numbers decline. Later the same day, the House also voted 218-204 to advance Ukraine funding and impose additional sanctions on Russia, further bucking Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson on foreign policy.
TheWeek feedHouse Votes to End Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a war powers resolution forcing President Donald Trump to cease military operations in Iran unless Congress authorizes them. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in the bipartisan rebuke, marking the first legislation to end the war approved in either chamber. The resolution, pushed over objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson, is largely symbolic and unlikely to become law, but it signals growing Republican unease as the conflict drags on with rising gas prices and sagging Trump poll numbers. Later the same day, the House also voted 218-204 to advance Ukraine funding and impose additional sanctions on Russia, further bucking the White House. The Senate previously advanced a similar measure in a procedural vote.
TheWeek feedTrump Blasts House Vote Rebuking Iran War, Calls It 'Meaningless' and Slams Republicans Who Approved It
President Donald Trump attacked four Republican House members who joined Democrats in voting to end the Iran war, calling the resolution 'meaningless' on Truth Social. The House voted 215-208 to approve the measure, which aims to prevent Trump from conducting more strikes on Iran. Trump claimed the vote came amid final negotiations to end the war, though strikes from both sides have continued. The resolution faces an uphill battle in the Senate and would likely be vetoed by Trump if passed. The vote signals growing discontent with the conflict, which began in February 2026.
Forbes - BusinessHouse Passes War Powers Measure on Iran, But Trump Will Likely Kill It
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 on June 4, 2026, to pass a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, marking the most significant congressional pushback on Operation Epic Fury since the conflict began on February 28. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), invokes the 1973 War Powers Act and requires Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from Iran-related hostilities unless Congress formally declares war or authorizes military force. Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the measure. Under the Act, Trump has 30 days to comply, though the article notes he will likely veto or ignore the resolution. The vote reflects growing congressional opposition to the ongoing military engagement with Iran.
OilPrice.com Daily News UpdateStunning rebuke for Trump as 4 Republicans join Democrats to pass resolution halting Iran war
In a significant bipartisan move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution aimed at halting military action against Iran, with four Republican lawmakers crossing party lines to join Democrats. The resolution, which serves as a rebuke to President Donald Trump's Iran policy, seeks to limit the president's authority to engage in hostilities with Iran without congressional approval. The vote reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the potential for an escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The four Republicans who supported the measure were cited as prioritizing constitutional war powers and de-escalation over party loyalty. The passage marks a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation on foreign policy and underscores deep divisions within the Republican Party over Trump's approach to Iran.
"site:indianexpress.com" - Google NewsHouse Republicans defy Trump, pass resolution to limit Iran war powers
In a significant bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on June 3, 2026, by a vote of 215-208, aiming to halt U.S. military action against Iran. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, marking the first time the House has successfully passed such a resolution after three previous failed attempts. The vote reflects growing opposition to the three-month-long conflict, which has cost American taxpayers over $100 billion and led to rising gas prices and inflation. House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously blocked a similar vote two weeks ago, but discontent has swelled as the war drags on and ceasefire negotiations remain fragile. The resolution now moves to the Senate, where a similar measure has already advanced with bipartisan support. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that passing the resolution could undermine U.S. negotiating leverage with Iran.
Fortune | FORTUNEMike Johnson Accused of Killing War Powers Vote to Protect Trump on Iran
House Speaker Mike Johnson is accused by Rep. Greg Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, of abruptly pulling a war powers resolution from the floor after Democrats secured enough Republican support to pass it. Meeks stated on MS NOW that a bipartisan coalition had the votes to stop the military campaign against Iran, but Johnson intervened, delaying the vote until after the Memorial recess. The resolution would have asserted congressional authority over Trump's conflict with Iran. Meeks framed the move as a deliberate act to protect Trump, echoing a pattern under Johnson's speakership where bipartisan bills disappear when they threaten Trump. The Senate is also wrestling with a similar war powers debate, with some Republican senators breaking with Trump.
Raw StoryHouse Speaker Johnson Cancels Iran War Powers Vote to Avoid Trump Embarrassment
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the ongoing conflict with Iran. The resolution, which likely would have passed with bipartisan support, aimed to enforce the War Powers Act of 1973 after the 60-day deadline for congressional authorization expired. The Senate had already advanced a similar measure. Johnson's move, described as cowardly by critics, avoids a political embarrassment for Trump but highlights Congress's failure to assert its constitutional war powers. The House recessed until June, effectively killing the immediate vote. The article notes this is part of a pattern of Johnson shielding Trump from accountability, including previous maneuvers to block tariff disapproval votes.
Reason.comHouse Speaker Johnson Cancels Iran War Powers Vote to Avoid Trump Embarrassment
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the ongoing war with Iran. The resolution, which likely would have passed with bipartisan support, was pulled from the floor Thursday night as the House recessed until June. The move avoids a political embarrassment for President Trump, who launched the conflict in February without congressional authorization. The Senate had already advanced a similar resolution earlier in the week. Critics accuse Johnson of abdicating Congress's constitutional war powers, noting the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act has passed. The article highlights Johnson's pattern of avoiding confrontations with the Trump administration, including previous maneuvers to block tariff disapproval votes.
Reason.comWar Powers Vote Canceled: House Speaker Johnson Avoids Confrontation with Trump Over Iran War
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the ongoing conflict with Iran. The resolution, which likely would have passed with bipartisan support, was pulled from the floor as the House recessed until June, avoiding a political embarrassment for Trump. The Senate had already advanced a similar measure. The war, launched by the Trump administration in February without congressional authorization, has become deeply unpopular, with polls showing even Republican voters turning against it. Critics accuse Johnson of cowardice for shielding the president from having to veto the resolution, noting a pattern of deference to executive power, including previous maneuvers to block tariff disapproval votes. The War Powers Act's 60-day deadline for congressional authorization has passed, though the administration argues a temporary cease-fire paused the clock.
Reason.comHouse Speaker Mike Johnson Cancels War Powers Vote on Iran Conflict
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the ongoing war with Iran. The resolution, which likely would have passed with bipartisan support, was pulled to avoid a political embarrassment for Trump. The House then recessed until June. The Senate had already advanced a similar measure earlier in the week. The conflict, launched in February without congressional authorization, has become deeply unpopular, even among Republican voters. Critics accuse Johnson of cowardice and failing to uphold Congress's constitutional war powers, noting a pattern of deference to the Trump administration on tariff and trade issues as well.
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